Thames & Hudson and Prix Pictet present: Sebastião Salgado - A Coversation on his Genesis Series with Polka Galerie Founder Adélie de Ipanema

The legendary photographer discusses Genesis, his masterpiece created between 2004 and 2012 during more than 30 photo explorations to the world’s last remaining wildernesses. The hundreds of images that resulted from these investigations question our relationship with the Earth and its resources.

Dates	Thu 15 May 2025
Times	3.30–4.30pm
Space	Screening Room
Price	£10

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